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Erter Family History

Erter Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Erber, Etter, Elter, Emter, Ester, Erler, Ertel, Arter, Erker, Herter

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Where is the Erter family from?

You can see how Erter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Erter families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Erter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erter. 34% of Erter men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Erter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Erter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 352 military records available for the last name Erter. For the veterans among your Erter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Erter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Erter in 1965 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

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